A surprising discovery reveals that certain caterpillars can digest polyethylene, a plastic known for being indestructible.

Ants may be tiny – but by working together they build complex societies and solve many problems. They might even teach humans ...

One possible member of the new species H. juluensis isn’t a newcomer to science by any stretch. Denisovans—first identified ...

The Earth is full of remarkable species, and the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) is certainly one of them. This small ...

Tiny fat bubbles carrying gene therapy have successfully repaired DNA in the lungs and liver of animals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency — a promising leap toward treating humans with this ...

Using new tech to observe real-time changes in microbial gut activity, researchers find eating in preferred circadian windows could benefit metabolic health.

Heart-healthy proteins are typically low in saturated fat and high in other beneficial nutrients. Learn which eight proteins ...